Fulbright Foreign Student Program faq eligibility Q: Is there an age limit for participation?

 
Q: Can I defer my Fulbright grant to the following academic year? 
A: No. You can decline the grant and re-apply next year. 

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Q: If I decline a Fulbright grant and re-apply, will my application be given preference? 
A: No, your application will not be given preferential treatment. 
 
Q: What does the Fulbright Foreign Student Program provide? 
A: The grant provides J-1 visa support, tuition and fees, a living allowance, round-trip travel and 
health insurance.
 
Q: How are Fulbright Funding Packages determined? 
A: The living stipends are determined by the U.S. Department of State and vary from location to 
location depending on the local cost of living.
 
Q: Can I take my dependents? 
A: Yes, you can. However, you will need to demonstrate financial ability to support them, since 
the Foreign Fulbright Student program does not provide for dependents. You will be responsible 
for providing travel, adequate insurance, and other support for them. Fulbright Foreign Student 
Program grantees go to the U.S. alone, initially. Once they are settled in their program in the 
U.S., usually after the first semester, grantees are joined by their dependents. 
 
Q: Does the Fulbright Program provide any orientation for grantees before leaving for the 
U.S.?
A: Yes. The Program will organize a pre-departure orientation (PDO) in Tashkent for all 
grantees before they leave. 
Q: How long does it take to complete the program after receiving the grant?
A: Usually, master’s programs in the United States can be completed in 2 years or less. The grant 
is first awarded for one academic year and will be renewed for the second year of study based on 
the academic standing of the grantee. In order for your grant to be renewed, you must 
demonstrate that you have made satisfactory academic progress in your authorized study 
program and have maintained full-time study status. A grant for LL.M. study is 1 academic year 
in length and is not renewable. Candidates appointed to certain types of Fulbright grants may be 
required to arrive during the summer for an introductory course or intensive English program 
prior to the academic year. 
 

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Q: Where can I find out more about the Fulbright Program? 
A: You can refer to the Global Fulbright Program Policies at: 
http://eca.state.gov/fulbright/about-
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